Jan
/dzhan/ Slavic Male
Meaning & Origin
Jan is a Slavic name meaning "God is gracious". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina. Derived from Hebrew 'Yochanan' (יוֹחָנָן), meaning "God is gracious."
Quick Facts
Language Slavic
Gender Male
Phonetic dzhan
IPA d͡ʒæn
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as dzhan. Keep the original Slavic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Jan
- · Jan Vermeer - Dutch painter
- · Jan Koum - Ukrainian-American entrepreneur
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